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CU03 XPP

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,501 mi
Last recorded72,501 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU03 XPP
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 31 Aug 2017 72,501 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 65,913 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 60,370 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 54,518 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 54,518 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 47,970 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 46,994 miles

nearside and off side front suspension mounts have wear at upper attachments

rear coil springs have corrosion

Fail 19 Feb 2013 46,994 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

centre to rear exhaust sections badly corroded

nearside and off side front suspension mounts have wear at upper attachments

rear coil springs have corrosion

Pass 20 Feb 2012 44,509 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

middle exhaust section has corrosion around joint area to rear silencer

offside rear coil spring corrosion

offside rear shock absorber has corrosion

slight leak from power steering rack area

Pass 17 Feb 2011 41,757 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 36,982 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 36,982 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 35,505 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 29,984 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 25,836 miles

All tyres becoming low on tread

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2006 22,274 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?

Based on 25,288,868 MOT tests across 2,125,241 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
6,421
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
2,125,241
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,048,496
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 953,502
coil spring broken 442,020
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 393,418
position lamp(s) not working 393,186
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CU03 XPP is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2003 Vauxhall Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 74,512 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Astra fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,048,496 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CU03 XPP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Astra typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 23 years old, this Vauxhall Astra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was CU03 XPP registered?

CU03 XPP is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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